Sony - FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS Standard Zoom Lens (SEL24105G)

I purchased the 24-70/2.8 GM lens first. Its heavy. Very Heavy. There is no balance with the body, and it strains my wrist to hold it. I purchased the Peak Design Clutch and that made a world of difference on the positive side. When getting ready for a family site-seeing trip, I found the camera with attached lens would not fit in my 5L camera bag. the barrel and length of the lens was too big. I put the camera and lens in a backpack, and off we went. By the end of the day, my back was sore and my arms tired. It is that heavy (or rather, it is that unbalanced as it strained my wrist). I only took a few portait shots of my family, and I noticed that I was usually at F4 or smaller. To get to 2.8, I had to manually over-ride the program setting. The photos are amazing, but the camera was so heavy that I dred using it the following day. I used my iPhone instead. This is when I learned that there is a reason why Sony offers a 24-70/2.8 GM, and a 24-105/4. Its all about the trade-off between portability and shallow depth of field.I purchased the 24-105/4 for the purpose of being a site-seeing lens. It is much lighter, and much shorter, and a smaller diameter ... it travels a lot easier by using a smaller camera bag. The weight is much more balanced, and easier on my wrist providing a lot more comfort for all-day shooting. The extra reach from the telephoto is also nice for site-seeing as many items in museums are beyond reach of a 70mm lens, but I still want that 24mm for family group shots.With this learning, here is what I am doing. The 24-70/2.8 is my portrait lens, and it will be used when i am shooting closer subjects in a darker setting of low duration. The 24-105/4 is my travel and site seeing lens. Both have a purpose.But now that I said all of this, consider the following - I also have a 85/1.4 GM that can easily replace the 24-70/2.8 for potraits, and I have the 18-35/2.8 GM lens that can replace the 24-70/2.8 GM for wide angle nature photography. In some respects, the 24-70/2.8GM lens is no longer needed and can be sold. If I was starting from scratch, I would not have purchased the 24-70/2.8 GM.One last comment - I do have the 70-200/4 lens, and love it for its lighter weight and better balance than the 70-200/2.8 GM. I realize that I loose an f-stop, but I doubt I would use a lens that is too hard on my wrist.In summary, the GM lenses are the considered the best lenses. They come at a higher price, higher weight, and longer length that reduce their portability and usability. Before thinking that only the best lens will do for you, think about ergonomics and the strength of your wrist. You might find that the best lens is the one that best serves your personal needs.

I had a SEL18200 but I didn't like the image because it always looked out of focus specially at zoom ranges. This 25105 is excellent. The finishing looks great. It is not heavy at all. And the feeling of turning the zoom or focus is great. Fast zoom and great pictures. Now I can take swimming pictures much better which was a problem due to the aperture of the previous 18200 f3.5-6.3. Big difference I am also using it as a daily lens unless I am doing indoor and need a wider angle which I take the lens kit

I purchased this as an all-purpose everyday lens and as a travel lens for my a7riii. It's an excellent lens, tack sharp and well constructed, Focus is quick and accurate and the inclusion of the focus-hold button is great. I really like the reach over the 24-70mm and the minimal barrel distortion is easily corrected in post. I do not find weight to be an issue, but that has never been a major factor in my lens choices, so others may feel differently. I also do not shoot video, so cannot comment on using this lens in that way. Overall, I have been very happy with the performance of this lens and would definitely recommend it!

I was lucky enough to find a warehouse deal on this lens for a fairly decent discount. Did have to tax which kinda sucked.Lens came in a some what beat up box but the lens was in perfect condition. First thing I did after taking the lens out was check on Sony's website to make sure this lens was not part of the recall. I just entered the serial number on the lens to check and luckily this lens is not affect. I have been playing around with pictures around the house with my A7R2 and so far so good. Pictures are nice and sharp. Here are some PROS and Cons I have noticed so far:PROs:- Very useful focal length- Sharp images- Good features with image stabilization and manual focus buttonCONs:- Heavier than I thought on the A7R2- Heavy vignetting at F4 and 24mm focal length.- Expensive (but most FF

After getting this .. it still isnt wide enough... so now i want the 16-35 Gmaster for that extra stop of light and 2000+ is just outrageous right now.. for one lens.. buuuut tamron dropped that new 17-28 for 900... aaand Im thinking teamed up with its buddy the 28-75, I would have had all my focal lengths covered with the extra stop of light.. (i did not go tamron because I saw some youtube reviews said it doesnt always respond to sony - I have this on a a7iii- but i have since heard the firmware updates make it work fine and even when it didnt work before, all you had to do was shut the camera off then on real quick.. which is kind of a bummer, but to save 1000$ for that once here and there that that may happen... I think i shoulda went tamron now...) I am disappointed i only have the f4.. its versatile.. but just not shallow enough when its wide open at 24 and f4... when you zoom in you do get great bokeh for being an F4.. (this photo of my tascams are shot on this lens, zoomed in you get some blurr) but if you want that smoooothe back ground and something wide.. 24 just isnt enough and now im shopping for wider.. get the 16-35 and a prime 50 or 80 to cover these ranges with wide DoF.. buuut if you want something versatile and you dont mind not having super buttery backgrounds.. its in no way a bad lens. I have used it for 2 weddings and music video and i am happy with it.. but it leaves me wanting more..